Advanced Soil Mechanics
Civil Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Second Cycle (Master's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Soil Mechanics | INS583 | Elective | Master's degree | 1 | Fall | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Aydın KAVAK
Associate Prof. Dr. Utkan MUTMAN
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serkan ENGİN
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) understand the soil micro fabric
2) To understand the behaviour of soil under loading
3) İncrease the research capacity
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
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Course Contents
Introduction, the review of soil mechanics concepts, the behaviour and micro-fabric of soil, Densification of soil and behaviour of soil for this case, İmmediate settelement of soil, konsolidation settlements, The behaviour of soil under loading and stress paths. Lateral earth pressures, The permeabilty of soils, three-axial tests and soil strength.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required